Painting
paint·ing: n. The process, art, or occupation of coating surfaces with paint for a utilitarian or artistic effect.
Ancient Relief
This year’s painting problem challenges your team to create a painting that is evidentiary of an ancient civilization. Using the technique of relief, incorporate the “fossilized remains” of objects, plants, animals, or people into a total image that will adequately represent the ancient civilization of your choosing.
Reference historical and contemporary artists who have incorporated relief and or collage in their work. Consider what artist works best with the ancient civilization of your choosing. Create an original composition reflective of an artist’s influence, incorporating the cultural styles of your chosen civilization, and also incorporating “fossilized remains” using the technique of relief. *Relief is a work of art in which three-dimensional elements are raised from a flat base.* Visual size, shape, and medium of your painting are your decision.
Reference historical and contemporary artists who have incorporated relief and or collage in their work. Consider what artist works best with the ancient civilization of your choosing. Create an original composition reflective of an artist’s influence, incorporating the cultural styles of your chosen civilization, and also incorporating “fossilized remains” using the technique of relief. *Relief is a work of art in which three-dimensional elements are raised from a flat base.* Visual size, shape, and medium of your painting are your decision.
2022 entries Judged by: Janelle Heath & Catherine Brigham
Elementary
1st Place: Brewster
2nd Place: Clinton Central Schools
1st Place: Brewster
2nd Place: Clinton Central Schools
Middle School
1st Place: Goshen Central Schools
2nd Place: Private
3rd Place: Cambridge
1st Place: Goshen Central Schools
2nd Place: Private
3rd Place: Cambridge
High School
1st Place: Hicksville
2nd Place: Syosset
3rd Place: Berlin
1st Place: Hicksville
2nd Place: Syosset
3rd Place: Berlin
